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Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution
Action taken by Centre to stop duplicate mineral water bottle
Standards for Packaged Mineral Water and Packaged Drinking Water  are prescribed under sub-regulations 2.10.7 and 2.10.8 of Food Safety and Standards  Regulations, 2011 respectively and compliance to these standards is mandatory for any packaged drinking water manufacturer in the country. These products are also under mandatory certification of Bureau of Indian Standards .
These requirements are to be followed by all manufacturers of packaged water. However, cases of sale of packaged water by unlicensed units and not meeting the prescribed standards have come to the notice of FSSAI. Therefore, FSSAI has been regularly taking up the matter with the Food Safety Commissioners of States/UTs and urging them to undertake regular and effective enforcement action in the matter.
Regular surveillance, monitoring, inspection and random sampling of food products, including packaged water are being undertaken by the officials of Food Safety Departments of the respective States/UTs to check that they comply with the standards laid down under Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, and the rules and regulations made thereunder. In cases where the food samples are found to be non-conforming, recourse is taken to penal provisions under Chapter IX of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006.
Bureau of Indian Standards  from time to time receives complaints regarding quality of BIS Standard marked Packaged Natural Mineral water and Packaged Drinking Water as per IS 13428 and IS 14543 respectively. Similarly complaints are also received regarding misuse of Standard Mark on Packaged Drinking Water/Packaged Natural Mineral water by manufacturers without having valid BIS Licence.
Complaints regarding quality of BIS Standard Marked Packaged Natural Mineral water and Packaged Drinking Water are investigated both at complainant-end and Licencee’s premises for redressal.
Complaints regarding misuse of BIS Standard Mark  on Packaged Natural Mineral water and Packaged Drinking Water are investigated. Depending on outcome of the investigation, raids are conducted and cases are filed in the concerned court of law
As per the information available with FSSAI from the State/UT Governments, the details of samples of Packaged Drinking Water/Mineral Water collected, tested, found not conforming and action taken during the year 2016-17 is as under:
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Samples collected
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Samples analyzed
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Samples found adulterated and misbranded
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No. of cases launched
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No. of convictions/penalties
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Criminal
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Civil
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Convictions
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Penalties/amount raised 
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743
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697
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224
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48
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83
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33
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40/7,05,500
This information was given by Shri C. R. Chaudhary, the Minister of State for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, in a written reply to a question in Lok Sabha, today.
PIB Headquarters
Crackdown against fake news and rumour mongering intensifies. Maharashtra Cyber register 161 cases
Fighting fake news, hate speech and rumour mongering has been high on the agenda of the Central Government even as an all out battle is being waged against the dreaded Covid-19 outbreak. The Cabinet Secretary and the Union Home Secretary have written letters to all the state governments to strictly implement anti fake news measures.
Maharashtra Police has been proactively enforcing the cyber laws in the state and has also releases an Advisory earlier this week detailing Dos and Don'ts for WhatsApp Group members and admins.
From the beginning of lockdown till date, Maharashtra Cyber has registered 161 cases regarding fake news, rumours and hate speech over social media. Highest number of 22 cases have been registered in Beed, followedby Kolhapur 13, Pune Rural 12, Mumbai 11 and Jalgaon 10 among others
Perpetrators are found to be mainly spreading rumors about Covid-19 and its treatment. There are rising trend in hate speech cases also, as out of total registered cases, 73 cases are about hate speech over social media. In Total 39 accused have been arrested and 33 identified.
In last 48 hours total 30 FIR registered in Maharashtra about fake news, rumors and hate speech on social media and other online messaging channels regarding Corona Epidemics. What's App, Facebook and TikTok are mostly misused by perpetrators for these activities.
Cyber Police is making coordinated awareness efforts to reach to common citizen to sensitize about fake news, rumors and hate speech through social media handles of each district. The platforms and intermediaries are also being notified to filter the fake news video and posts to reduce their spread.
Cyber Police have advised citizens
- Not to forward the fake news / rumors - Break the chain of rumors
- Spot the creators and super spreaders and inform nearest police station or report to Cyber Cell
- Verify and fact check before sharing or forwarding any news or information.
- Always follow and rely on official sources in such time for authentic information.

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Ministry of External Affairs
Kala Vishwa – a virtual platform for traditional and folk artists launched by ICCR in Mumbai today
Kala Vishwa campaign will help to present traditional folk arts of India to foreign students and also be of help to the neglected artists: Dr. Vinay Sahasrabuddhe, President, ICCR
:Mumbai, July 18, 2021
Indian Council for Cultural Relations  has launched a new campaign called ‘KALA VISHWA’, from its Mumbai Centre today. Dr. Vinay Sahasrabuddhe, President, ICCR and Chairman of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Education, Women, Children and Youth & Sports inaugurated the first programme under the “Kala Vishwa” campaign today. Kala Vishwas is a special campaign under the Horizon Series that will be held for a duration of six months to reach out to traditional folk artists, local artistes / artisans and those coming from rural areas and give them an opportunity and a platform to perform under this campaign, especially during the challenging time of COVID-19. The Kala Vishwas campaign took off from Mumbai today, with a focus on traditional art forms of Maharashtra and Goa.
Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Sahasrabuddhe said, ICCR has organized the 'Kala Viswa' event in Mumbai with a view to enable artists who cherish traditional arts of the region, like Waghya Murali, Gondhal, Vasudev or Dashavatar to present their art during the pandemic period. “Two to three programs will be presented virtually per month from the seventeen ICCR centres across the country. The campaign is being launched today through Mumbai, Pune and Goa centres. This will help to present folk arts to foreign students and also be of help to neglected artists”, added Dr. Sahasrabuddhe. This series will also help the foreign students associated with ICCR to understand folk culture of India, he further said.
Speaking about ICCR, Dr. Sahasrabuddhe noted that ICCR fosters and strengthens cultural relations and mutual understanding between India and other countries. More than 1 lakh students come to India for studies and ICCR is instrumental in teaching and making them aware about Indian culture, he said.
The’ Kala Vishwa’ series will be in the virtual mode and can be viewed on ICCR’s social media platforms.
The inaugural programme was followed by a colourful performance of Maharashtra’s traditional folk theatre ‘Dashavtar’ by artist Shri Om Prakash Chavan. The programme can be watched here: https://www.facebook.com/100011577452371/videos/556815002110692
Indian Council for Cultural Relations  is an autonomous organization under Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India. It is a nodal body for the projection of India’s soft power abroad. Ever since its establishment, it has emerged as the principal governmental organization for our cultural and academic engagement with the world.
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
ICCR to organize a 2-day seminar on Indian Cinema and Soft Power on 3rd and 4th of May 2022
Mumbai, April 23, 2022
The Indian Council for Cultural Relations  and FLAME University are organizing a two-day seminar on Indian Cinema and Soft Power on 3rd and 4th of May 2022. Addressing a press conference in Mumbai, Dr.Vinay Sahasrabuddhe, President, ICCR and Member of Parliament informed that seminar aims to bring together practitioners and scholars of Indian cinema and international relations to deliberate, discuss and dwell upon this extremely important discourse in contemporary times.
Governor of Maharashtra Shri Bhagat Singh Koshyari and veteran Film maker Shekhar Kapoor will inaugurate the Seminar. Shri Anurag Thakur, Minister for Information and Broadcasting will preside over the valedictory session. Renowned lyricist Prasoon Joshi will also grace the occasion.
Yugank Goyal, Associate Professor Flame University and Vinod Pawar, Advisory committee Member, ICCR were also present at the Press Conference.
Background of the seminar
The extensive reach of Indian Cinema has potential to cultivate a cultural sensitivity towards India. The rise of information technology coupled with the ever-expanding size of the Indian diaspora indicates that there is merit in mapping and understanding the influence of Indian Cinema abroad. Cinema is gradually becoming a crucial vehicle to expand influence and build non-material capital in the minds of people and governments in multiple countries.
The Seminar is scheduled to have the following sessions:
- Cinematic Colonialism: Global and Indian Cinema through Western Lens
- Indian Cinema as a Vehicle for Spreading Awareness about idea of India Abroad
- Global Influence of Indian Cinematic Music
- Regional Cinema and its Global Influence
- Indian Cinema's engagement with Foreign Audience and Advanced Technology
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Ministry of Home Affairs
Institution of "Home Minister's Special Operation Medal"
The Union Home Minister Shri Rajnath Singh has approved the institution of "Home Minister's Special Operation Medal". Police Officers of States & Union Territories, Central Police Organisations , Central Armed Police Forces  and Security Organisation involved in Special Operations will be eligible.
The Union Home Minister has also instituted three more Medals, - the Antarik Suraksha Medal, Asadharan Aashuchan Padak, and Utkrisht & Ati-Utkrisht Seva Medal. The Medals will be awarded annually; while the HM’s Special Operation Medal and Asadharan Aashuchan Padak will be awarded on 15th August coinciding with the Independence Day, the Antarik Suraksha Medal and Utkrisht & Ati-Utkrisht Seva Medal will be announced on 26th January to mark the Republic Day.
The Asadharan Aashuchan Padak will be given to officials of Intelligence organization of Central Government and Intelligence Dept./wings/Special Branches/Units of all State/UT Police, CPOs, CAPFs, Assam Rifles  and National Security Guard  for acts of exceptional courage and skill in intelligence gathering.
The Antarik Suraksha Medal will be bestowed upon Police personnel of States/UTs/ CPOs/CAPFs/Security Organisation in recognition of Operation Duty rendered by them for a tenure of every two years in Internal Security in J&K State/LWE region/NE region.
The Utkrisht and Ati Utkrisht Seva Medal will be awarded to permanent Police personnel and other permanent support staff working in CAPFs, State/UTs Police Forces, CPOs, AR, NSG, Home Guard  and Intelligence organization of Central Govt/State Govt./CAPFs in recognition of Long Service of 15 and 25 year and good service records.
There will be no limit/quota for awarding the HM’s Special Operation Medal, Antarik Suraksha Medal and Asadharan Aashuchan Padak while there will be a cap of 1% and 0.5% of the sanctioned strength rank wise  subject to the eligibility conditions for the Utkrisht & Ati-Utkrisht Seva Medal respectively.
The medal may be withdrawn if the holder is found guilty of disloyalty or brings the Force to disrepute such as removal, major penalty, criminal offence etc.
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
Central Government’s Multimedia Exhibition and Special publicity campaign held at Shrirampur in the backdrop of International Yoga Day and International Year of Millets 2023
Ahmednagar, 17 June 2023
Central Bureau of Communication, Ahmednagar under Information and Broadcasting Ministry, Indian Red Cross Society Shrirampur and various offices of the State Government, along with the Srirampur Municipal Council, have jointly organized a multimedia exhibition and special publicity campaign at Lokmanya Tilak Library and Reading Hall in Shrirampur during 19 to 21 June, 2023. This exhibition will remain open for public from 9 am to 8 pm.
At the initiative of Honourable Prime Minister Narendra Modi, United Nations declared to celebrate June 21 as International Yoga Day and the year 2023 as the International Year of Millets.
Practicing Yoga regularly is necessary for a healthy life and information about the importance of yoga practice, various yogasanas and the benefits of these asanas as well as the importance of nutritious cereals in the diet, the delicious foods prepared from these grains and the nutritional qualities of these grains to protect us from various diseases will be imparted through this multimedia exhibition.
These millets includes 10 food grains like sorghum, bajri, ragi , rala, varai, kodo, kutki, sava, kuttu and amaranth. These millets are also called superfoods and Shri Anna.
A number of activities, including essay competition, painting and rangoli competition will be held as part of this initiative on the occasion of International Yoga Day on June 21, 2023.
The three day multimedia exhibition will be inaugurated on June 19, 2023 at 11 am. Briefing about the inauguration ceremony, Regional Publicity Officer Madhav Jaybhaye and Assistant Publicity Officer P. Kumar said that MP Sadashiv Lokhande, MLA Lahu Kanade, Managing Council Member of Rayat Shikshan Sanstha Meenatai Jagdhane, Sub Divisional Officer Kiran Sawant, Additional Superintendent of Police Swachi Bhor, Tehsildar Waghchoure, Block Development Officer Pravin Shinare, Taluka Agriculture Officer Ashok Sali, Information Officer Suresh Patil, Self Help Group Head Gaikwad, Indian Red Cross Chairman and Principal Sunil Salve, social activist Arun Naik and other dignitaries will be present for the inauguration of this exhibition. Union Government has appealed citizens to avail the benefits of this program.PIB Mumbai | CBC Ahmednagar | M.Pange/S.Patil/D.Rane
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Ministry of Women and Child Development
Allocation of Funds to Swadhar Greh
The details of funds allocated to Swadhar Greh since its inception are at Annexure I. Funds are released to the States/UTs after receiving the requisite documents as per scheme guidelines.
The number of beneficiaries under the scheme, State-wise since beginning of the scheme is at Annexure II.
The number of rehabilitation centres established under this scheme till the end of 2020 is 362.
This information was given by the Union Minister of Women and Child Development, Smt. Smriti Zubin Irani, in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Civil Aviation
India and New Zealand sign MoU to boost cooperation in Civil Aviation
MoU includes scheduling of new routes, code share services, traffic rights & capacity entitlement
The Government of India and the Government of New Zealand have signed a Memorandum of Understanding  to boost cooperation in civil aviation. This will cover the scheduling of new routes, code share services, traffic rights and capacity entitlement.
The MoU was signed by Shri Rajiv Bansal, Secretary, Ministry of Civil Aviation and HE Mr David Pine, the New Zealand High Commissioner in the presence of Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, Minister for Civil Aviation of India and Mr Damien O’ Connor, Minister for Trade and Export Growth, Minister of Agriculture, Minister for Biosecurity, Minister for Land Information, and Minister for Rural Communities of New Zealand.
An Air Services Agreement was signed between New Zealand and India at Auckland on 1 May 2016. The Government of New Zealand and the Government of India have reviewed the existing arrangements relating to air service between the two countries. The MoU signed today is expected to further boost the bilateral ties in civil aviation between the two countries.
According to the MoU, the designated airline of New Zealand may operate any number of services with any type of aircraft, with third and fourth freedom traffic rights to/from six points in India, namely New Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, and Kolkata.
Speaking on the occasion, Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia said “Today is an important day for Civil Aviation air services between India and New Zealand. We have signed an MoU that has opened the possibilities of furthering of air transport between our two countries. The open sky policy has been put in place. The point of calls has been increased. We have also increased intermediate points.”
The designated airline of India may operate any number of services with any type of aircraft with third and fourth freedom traffic rights to/from Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch and three more points in New Zealand to be named by the Government of the Republic of India.
The designated airlines of both parties may operate any number of all-cargo services with any type of aircraft with third, fourth and fifth freedom traffic rights to/from any points in the territory of the other party via any intermediate point and to any beyond point regardless of the points specified in the Route Schedule.
Ministry of Steel
Ministry of Steel invites applications from Individuals from Industry and Research & Academia for National Metallurgist Awards-2023
The Ministry of Steel, Government of India confers National Metallurgist Awards to recognize outstanding contributions in the metallurgical field, covering Operations, Research & Development, Waste Management and Energy Conservation. Applications for Metallurgist Awards  - 2023 are invited from Individuals from Industry and Research & Academia.
Objective of National Metallurgist Awards Scheme
NMA scheme recognises outstanding contribution of metallurgists working in Iron & Steel sector covering the fields of manufacturing, research, design, education, waste-management, energy conservation and their specific contribution to achieve objectives of Aatmanirbhar Bharat.
The Awards will be given in the following Four categories:-
- Lifetime Achievement Award
- National Metallurgist Award
- Young Metallurgist Award
- Environment
- Metal Science
- Award for R&D in Iron & Steel Sector
Modes of Nominations
Application will only be received online through the web portal https://awards.steel.gov.in from 07/08/2023 onwards. The deadline for receiving the applications is 05:00 PM of 06/09/2023.
Guidelines regarding eligibility criteria and other terms and conditions related to National Metallurgist Awards are also available in the website link mentioned above.
This scheme is only for Indian nationals who have made contribution in the field of metallurgy in India through their work in industry, R&D or academia. Eligibility of candidate will be considered from 01/01/2023.
Ministry of Defence
OPENING CEREMONY EXERCISE ZAPAD 2021
1. The Exercise ZAPAD 2021 commenced on 04th September 2021 at Nizhniy in Russia with an aim to train troops to undertake joint operations in conventional battlefield scenario. The exercise aims at strengthening long standing strategic partnership between India and Russia and also enhance better understanding, cooperation with all other participating Nations.
2. The opening ceremony was conducted in Mulino Training Ground near Nizhniy in Novgograd region, Russia at 1000 hours on 09 September 2021. The ceremony commenced with Guard of Honour by Russian Army followed by march past of participating Contingents. The Contingents were addressed by General Nikolay Pankov, Deputy Minister of Defence of the Russian Federation and General of the Army.
3. As part of the exercise, important lectures, drills and demonstrations related to both Counter Terrorism and Conventional operations will be conducted. The Armies of all participating nations will also be sharing their valuable experiences in varied theatres as also refine their drills and procedures for joint operations.
4. The exercise will culminate on 16th September 2021 with a Fire Power Demonstration by the Russian Armed Forces. During the course of the exercise, the Contingents will also participate in various sporting and cultural events.
UPSC
Central Armed Police Forces  Examination, 2020
The Result of the Central Armed Police Forces  Examination, 2020 was declared vide Press Note dated 04.01.2022 recommending 187 candidates in the order of merit for appointment.
The Commission, in accordance with Rule 16  &  of the Central Armed Police Forces  Examination, 2020, had also maintained a Reserve List in order of merit below the last recommended candidate.
The Commission hereby recommends following 23 candidates, which includes 10 General, 10 OBC and 03 EWS candidates, to fill up the remaining posts based on Central Armed Police Forces  Examination, 2020 from the candidates of Reserve List. A list of these candidates is enclosed. Ministry of Home Affairs would be communicating directly with recommended candidates.
The Candidature of 08 candidates bearing Roll Nos 0508896, 0822183, 2621971, 0506351, 1203757, 1504306, 0205892, 3400929 is Provisional.
A list of these 23 candidates is available on the Commission website i.e. https://www.upsc.gov.in.
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Ministry of Women and Child Development
Smart Phones for Anganwadi Workers
Anganwadi Workers are provided with Smart Phone through States for ICDS-Common Application Software developed under POSHAN Abhiyaan to enable efficient service delivery and efficient monitoring.
The target under POSHAN Abhiyaan is to provide Smart Phone based mobile Application to all Anganwadi Centres across 36 States/UTs. As on 29.02.2020, more than 6.25 lakh Anganwadi Workers across 28 States/UTs are using the application for service delivery. Due to delay in procurement of smart phones by the States, some States have not yet provided the smart phones to the Anganwadi Workers.
This information was given by the Minister of Women and Child Development, Smriti Zubin Irani, in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha today.
Prime Minister's Office
PM's departure statement ahead of his visit to Uzbekistan
I will be visiting Samarkand at the invitation of President of Uzbekistan H.E. Mr. Shavkat Mirziyoyev to attend the Meeting of the Council of Heads of State of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization .
At the SCO Summit, I look forward to exchanging views on topical, regional and international issues, the expansion of SCO and on further deepening of multifaceted and mutually beneficial cooperation within the Organization. Under the Uzbek Chairship, a number of decisions for mutual cooperation are likely to be adopted in areas of trade, economy, culture and tourism.
I also look forward to meeting President Mirziyoyev in Samarkand. I fondly recall his visit to India in 2018. He also graced the Vibrant Gujarat Summit as its Guest of Honour in 2019. In addition, I will hold bilateral meetings with some of the other Leaders attending the Summit.